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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,358.04, 345,498.48 and 137,174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,358.04, 345,498.48 and 137,174.04 is: 189,302.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,358.04 : 345,498.48 = 137,174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,358.04/345,498.48 = 137,174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,358.04x = 345,498.48 × 137,174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,358.04x = 47,393,422,315.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,393,422,315.46/250,358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,302.58

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